Violence against women with disabilities 2012, para. 45

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Courthouses and police stations may also not have the resources necessary to ensure that witnesses with disabilities have the ability to adequately communicate with the police or to access information. During initial police questioning for example, sign language interpreters may not be readily accessible to assist women. Information may not be available in Braille or other alternative formats. Furthermore, information about legal rights is often not provided in formats that are clear, easy to understand and use plain language, thus preventing women with disabilities who have limited reading skills from understanding their rights. In such circumstances, acts of violence against women with disabilities will remain unpunished.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Women
Year
2012
Paragraph type
Other
Paragraph number
45